Franciscan Catholic values and commitment to experiential learning among accolades
Alvernia earned three national endorsements as a for the third consecutive year for its Franciscan Catholic values and student-forward, comprehensive educational approach.
Alvernia was listed among the 2022-23 Colleges of Distinction (COD) and Pennsylvania Colleges of Distinction, an online resource that aids students and their parents navigate the overwhelming process of selecting not just the "best" college but the right one.
鈥淭his designation highlights 媚娘直播's commitment to providing a world-class, experiential learning experience," said 媚娘直播 President鈥John R. Loyack. "媚娘直播鈥檚 approach provides students to serving the underserved in our community while learning in a truly experiential environment that allows our students to excel in their chosen career and impact their communities.鈥
Alvernia is the only institution in the region to earn the Professional/Doctoral University designation by the due to the number of professional graduate program offerings, graduates, and the university鈥檚 commitment to research. Expanded experiential learning and service-learning opportunities are offered through 媚娘直播鈥檚 centers of excellence, the Holleran Center for Community and Global Engagement and .
In addition, as one of only 24 Franciscan Catholic institutions in the country, 媚娘直播 was named a Catholic College of Distinction. 媚娘直播 embodies Catholic and liberal arts traditions as a rigorous, caring, and inclusive learning community. This is cultivated through the Office of Mission and Ministry and the newly established Office of Justice, Equity and Inclusion.
鈥淲e encourage all our members to demonstrate our Franciscan values of humility, contemplation, collegiality, service, and peacemaking,鈥 said 媚娘直播 Senior Vice President and Provost Dr. Glynis Fitzgerald. "We are committed to fostering broadly educated, life-long learners, reflective professionals, engaged citizens, and ethical leaders.鈥
COD evaluates institutions based on their commitment to "Four Distinctions:" engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community and successful outcomes. The selection process consists of COD staff conducting in-depth research and detailed interviews with the schools about each institution's freshman experience and retention efforts, alongside its general education programs, career development, strategic plan, student satisfaction and more.
鈥溍哪镏辈モ檚 inclusion is informed by the unique ways it commits to achieving success. The effective strategies for student satisfaction and outcomes were the kinds of engaging experiences found at 媚娘直播,鈥 said Wes Creel, Founder of COD. 鈥淲e鈥檙e inspired by the ways in which 媚娘直播 immerses students in their fields, all while fostering a welcoming community that will support them through and beyond their college years.鈥
